The prince of Koral island

chapter 3

After meeting with Scott, Ashura quickly prepared himself and his team for his first visit to the seven regions since his escape. He and Scott had discussed details, plans and what sort of challenge Ashura should expect.

Scott had explained that before the tournament was a seminar type event, where trainers could mingle and learn from and about others among other things. Ashura was to go to the entirety of the event so he could learn exactly what opposition he'd face and how skilled they were. He would also use the time to find more evidence against the Pokemon League; Ashura and Scott probably already had enough, but it wouldn't hurt to be sure. In addition, Ashura learned that he was still guilty of his crimes four years ago, although the search had been called off for some time. Good thing Ash Ketchum was dead.

As Ashura ran around the secret garden, gathering his belongings and preparing for the challenge ahead, he began to wonder about how the future would unfold. Did Max, Dawn and Paul still believe in him? How would this impact his current life? How would he fare? He scoffed at his last thought. He was the Prince of Champions. Of course he would do well.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Olivia in her normal Pokemon form float up to him, concern evident in her gorgeous sky blue eyes eyes. Ashura embraced her.

"Hey, Livi. What do you think of this? Did I make the right choice in accepting this?"

"Of course you did, Ash. The League is corrupt down to its very core. This needs to be done for everyone's sake. Including your own and also you'll crush them to a pulp, I just know you will.,"

Ashura sighed. "I thought as much. It's just so weird, going back to the Regions after four years of absence. I just thought that I would never return. Especially see them again..."

Olivia looked back up and looked into Ash's dark red eyes, holding uncertainty over the events to come. Wanting to cheer him up, she turned human and kissed his cheek. Ash closed his eyes and smiled.

"You'll be fine. I and every single pokemon under your command will be at your side."Olivia cheerfully said.

"Thank you, Livi" Ash murmured back.

A low chuckle alerted the two to an observer of their passion. With a low growl, Ash and Olivia turned to face the individual. It had a purple lower body that consisted of strong legs. Its torso was thin and colored in light purple with a spike protruding from the middle of its chest. Its arms were shaped like the paws of a jackal, with spikes sticking out of its paws. Its head resembled a jackal's, with a purple face and a golden colored streak across the eyes, it's ears were also black with golden rings covering them, overall giving off an Egyptian vibe iconic for Ore's desert area.

"Oh Lucario you're such a voyeur." Olivia said chuckling at Lucario.

Lucario shrugged and replied, "Well, I wouldn't be if you made all that sibling care in private."

"Well, Lucario, what do you need?" Ashura inquired.

Lucario crossed his arms and replied, "Well, Blanca got your message and said she would look after the public while you're in Hoenn. She said you can leave when you're ready."

Ashura nodded, glad that Blanca could tell the public about his departure and handle it while he was gone. Blanca had grown immensely over the four years he had been here and had become a professional painter. After Lorenzo's death, she then took on the role of Ash's public relations manager, which Lorenzo had previously held, when he needed her.